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Horace W. Porter School

3 Schoolhouse Road
Columbia, CT 06237
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Horace W. Porter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50% in CT
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Horace W. Porter School's student population of 462 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Horace W. Porter School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace W. Porter School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#468 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Horace W. Porter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horace W. Porter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horace W. Porter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Horace W. Porter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
30%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
84%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Horace W. Porter School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Horace W. Porter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Horace W. Porter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace W. Porter School's ranking?
Horace W. Porter School is ranked #468 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Horace W. Porter School?
462 students attend Horace W. Porter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Horace W. Porter School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace W. Porter School?
Horace W. Porter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horace W. Porter School offer ?
Horace W. Porter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace W. Porter School part of?
Horace W. Porter School is part of Columbia School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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